Police search for sex offender in Palm Bay

Police say man on probation removed his GPS

PALM BAY, Fla. - Palm Bay police said a registered sex offender on probation is on the run after removing the GPS ankle bracelet used to track him.

Police said Johnny Ray Morgan was convicted in 1995 of sexual battery on a child under 12. Police said the crime occurred in Brevard County and after his release from prison, Morgan was required to register with the county in which he resided.

Police said his last registered address is a homeless camp in a wooded area behind a Walgreens located at the intersection of Minton Road and Malabar Road.